MSFS | XBOX | Configuring your Xbox Controller | Get the control you need | Getting Started

[@SimHangerFS]

In this video, recommended sensitivity settings for your Xbox Controller, to provide you with a more realistic flight experience. Thanks for watching.

[@TheSlagwerker]

I have a problem, have you experienced this? When I'm flying with the autopilot set for heading and altitude, when I push the left stick to bring up the menu, the plane goes into nose dive. Bit of a problem when you're trying to access the control tower comms. Any thoughts?

[@SimHangerFS]

@@TheSlagwerker new one for me…sorry not experienced this. Check control options for a binding on the left stick that shouldn’t be there?

[@ChancellorBorkon]

@@TheSlagwerker I have a similar issue. The only fix I have found is to plug a wireless USB mouse into my Xbox Series X. I can use that to navigate menus and don't need to click the left thumb stick to bring up the cursor. HUGE quality of life upgrade!

[@TheSlagwerker]

Thanks for this. I've been struggling to control the aircraft in this, almost gave up but your settings have actually made the game playable. Cheers.

[@6bmw]

Yeah i agree. I kept have constant issues and i stopped playing MCFS for about a year. Stumbled on this video and getting back into it now. I can’t tell if it’s a good thing or a bad thing because now i want to spend a lot of money buy a full flight simulator setup 🤣

[@NubianStarr]

….Definitely one of the best videos of the subject on KZbin!!! I’ve watched a couple of others but your video broke it down to where a novice could really follow along and get a real understanding about what each setting does and how it affects the aircraft!!! …Thank You Sir!!! 🙏🏾💯

[@ErickGutierrez]

what an excellent video, instead of bashing the controller experience, you explained what each sensitivity option does and when it might be useful. Excellent job

[@markcarr5142]

My Cessna 172 used to be a Space Shuttle at take off, or a Dirt Missle.... Thank God I watched your video.... Its made flying on my Series X a hell of a lot more enjoyable.

[@kpeecee]

I dont mind saying Mark, you are so thorough in your explanations, you are what is needed. So many KZbin videos always miss some part of what you are trying to achieve. So well done mate, keep it up.

[@AymanBakr_A]

Fantastic video. Thank you very much. I used to play only with the drone camera on the Xbox .. but now thanks to your settings, I can finally fly the airplanes

[@KiwiClint]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you sir. Very clear and well explained. Really enjoy you're tutorials

[@Beery1962]

Thanks so much for this. After just two tries with these settings my landings are now (somewhat) competent. The rudder controls were throwing me off - as you say, they're way too sensitive for an Xbox controller.

[@robertrobertson4671]

I used your exact set up Sir, and now, ALL GOOD! I'm not fighting the controller anymore. More control over every aircraft in the game! You Sir are a good man!

[@wrathcaster2555]

Thanks very much, this is exactly what I was looking for, I was finding it hard to control these planes on my series X before using these settings!!

[@davidvandijk2832]

Thanks Mark! This helped me so good to control the aircrafts! Keep up the good work!

[@redbelliedgaming]

Thanks for sharing these tips with us. I am looking to get into flight simulator and build a full cockpit to go with ny American truck simulator rig

[@jonlinde5822]

What a neat tutorial. I got my tail wheel endorsement at Boundary Bay in a Waco Classic. On my first flight, we were number 2 for takeoff behind a Hawker Sea Fury.

[@thefalloutghost7466]

Great video! I just applied your settings this afternoon and it's drastically improved my flight sim experience! Glad I'm not the only one who found the controls to be a tad snappy at times.

[@monodux]

This was extremely helpful- good to know how naturally far off from a yoke controller the gamepad can be. Updating these settings has totally changed my experience. Obsession may now resume 😎

[@SimHangerFS]

Glad it helped!

[@albert30300]

Just downloaded MSFS 40th and this was just the info I was looking for - Thanks!

[@JACathcart5181]

Hoe gaan dit, broer! This video was a life saver for me. Upon takeoff, I kept stalling my Cesna Skyhawk 337 and it was immensely frustrating. Learning these adjustments has helped tremendously. Thanks for your hard work and sharing. BTW, I think MSFS for the XBox Series X is a marvel in computer engineering and a testament to what others can do with it. I would like to see some realistic military combat sims in the console world. I would be in heaven.

[@SimHangerFS]

Danke Meneer.

[@PfizZz]

Thank you so much for making this video. I spent around 12 hours yesterday downloading, installing, and mapping my controls, but everything was still messed up for my controller. This helped a lot.

[@FintanMoloney]

Very useful. Thanks and subscribed. I was finding the Xbox controls a bit hard to manage jumping around the place but I went for your setup and I'll adjust as needed. Things are a lot smoother now I know what they all do !

[@sollysdronemedia8079]

Thank you so much for this. I am only wanting to play MSFS2020 on my laptop, so an XBOX controller makes the most sense. Your video will help me adjust the controller to be at its best.

[@buynsell365]

Very helpful video......This will help me until I can buy a full all in one yoke style controller. Thanks

[@bobthenailer3171]

Pro tip, also add stick extension to your controller like kontrol freeks

[@BillCClinton]

Awesome info! Thanks for helping the community!

[@jayce2008]

Another great video. Thanks, Sim Hanger.

[@Skywalker734-v1d]

Thanks so much fro this video. Extremly helpful as a new simmer

[@shantanumathur1059]

Thank you for this info I was having tough time setting up my Xbox controller.

[@richards2072]

What a superb series of videos you've done! Everyone interested in FS should watch them. The best I've seen on KZbin. Thanks very much.

[@SimHangerFS]

Thank you 😀

[@ivanfojan8859]

Another great video Mark. I have this sim installed on my desktop and also my gaming laptop. On the desktop I have my honeycomb yoke, saitek throttle quadrant and Thrustmaster t3pa pro racing pedals and all work perfectly. On my lappy I use my Xbone controller and it's a pain, lack of finesse and over aggressive controls meaning I rarely use my lappy. This video has given me the boot up the backside that I need, to get it set up properly!! Cheers :)

[@neromax4424]

Finally good settings!

[@dundisdundat7022]

Finally was waiting for an updated video been flying since July and the rudders have been a pain and just like you said only touching sensitivity can get sloppy when trying to fly " realistically" Started to get a feeling it was something to do with the extremity dead zones I had reactivity down on my rudders which didn't turn out desirable but I think this will fix what was wrong Thank you again

[@mattwaters6987]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with the controller. Definitely subbed.✈️😃

[@moikehunt8928]

What a supremely useful and practical video, thanks for sharing. New subscriber here 👍

[@AmazeTase]

Great video fella. Very helpful. I play with a controller so this video is very helpful 🙂

[@PaulMTC]

great video. why is reactivity set to 3% and 15% for left stick? this seems to be the default on my xbox also at the moment?

[@ohaya1]

Extremely helpful, thanks so much!

[@riflemusket]

I cannot wait to try out these sensitivity settings. Thanks!

[@Gustavo-iz5qk]

Awesome controller settings!!

[@bryan-zamanizulu-stone3911]

Howzit Mark! thanks so much for the video!

[@TH33QUALIZ3R]

Thank you for this vid. VERY helpful!

[@RedSun3333]

Best video in galaxy👍😂 Thank you.

[@tomchurch1]

Great video

[@Chu_Strums]

Great video! I was wondering how would you map the control such that you can control the yoke with the right thumb stick? I've always found it more intuitive to use the right thumb stick as the yoke. I tried to do it manually but it messed up the camera controls 😅

[@raymondsainz3435]

Thank you for the vid.

[@wickedlikethreesixes5167]

thank you very much

[@Brackloon]

excellent stuff man thanks

[@HuskyFarva]

Many thanks my friend!!

[@MegaWeebles]

Very helpful, thank you very much.

[@edsharman7037]

Nicely done, thank you

[@paulthurston2883]

I have a Velocity flight panel kitted out with 8 x Logitech FIP's, Dual Logitech Radio stacks, Honeycomb Alpha Yoke, Bravo Throttle. But it is a pain in the backside. Takes up so much room. I have to sit way back from my monitor whilst peering over the top of the panel. I'm also limited to GA and Airliners when I often want to fly DCS too. I'm Seriously considering tearing it all down and using a controller.

[@ellonysman]

Mark...did you see the 3d printed joystick/throttle clip on for xbox x controller? Its on KZbin. It gives an even better, smoother control with it

[@devoncomaroff7572]

Link?

[@SimHangerFS]

No I didn’t, send link please. 😀

[@PatriotUK78]

This helps loads thanks

[@Cosme422]

Thank you

[@iansmith3894]

Brilliant, thank you

[@silentbob3999]

you deserv much more subscribers! like your videos! :))

[@amirghanbariha8912]

Thank you. It was great.

[@MagnumMike44]

I'm still waiting for Asobo/Microsoft to implement a fix to the controls settings to make the sim automatically select each preset for every peripheral when we select any aircraft, just so we don't have to remember which preset is associated with what aircraft. In other words, we want this simulator to automatically recognize that a yoke, rudder, and throttle presets we have for a Cessna 172 will not work for a Boeing 747 or a 787 and vise-versa.. the simulator just doesn't automatically switch to peripheral presets for a large commercial airliner. That has been a problem since day one.

[@jimlahey8053]

Is it possible to put the pedals on toggle? This is a very informative tutorial, thank you!

[@MusxafaDabale-yd7um]

Very thanks

[@TheRealLaughingGravy]

I notice you have the LT Extremity Dead Zone at *+20* but for RT it's at *-20.* Which is correct?

[@derekyoung4637]

How do I pan up so I can see over dashboard?

[@piotr6152]

Hi, thank you very much, God bless.😊

[@Wheels91hockey]

Going from Xbox to pc. And keeping the remote. This should pretty easy

[@chrisyoung7147]

You sound like Korg from marvel imo no offence meant i think it’s awesome

[@SimHangerFS]

😂

[@frederickweaver1028]

Didn’t show your RS Y and RT settings

[@MusxafaDabale-yd7um]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertkingsley2527]

Im from Vancouver canada and i like to fly out of Pitt Meadows Airport

[@SimHangerFS]

We departed that airport on one of our community fly-in events, then went on to Vancouver harbour and further north kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXTHfJRuZ8xkmrc

[@nicholaswarner5475]

Hi Mark, Quick question. If I set up the senativaties and save them. will they help me in the Training mode or do they revert to default setting. The camera in Training mode is very twitchy in deed. Many thanks Nick

[@SimHangerFS]

They should be saved, but something I have never checked to be honest.

[@XxXBattleStarXxX]

Weird my RT dead zone is 3% as standard, not 5% as in your video, everything else is the same

[@adamguerra1646]

Every time I try moving the yoke on controller it moves my entire seat position too how do I get it to stop doing that it’s very annoying I can’t stay in the air for more then 2 mins before I lose sight of what’s in front of me due to this stupid bug or whatever it is by design I don’t know but I’m sick and tired of moving around the cockpit when I’m only trying to steer the damn plane why is it so damn difficult to play on controller I thought this game released on controller ridiculous that I’m having this much trouble with a game that’s supposedly been optimized for controller clearly NOT the case

[@sseim5654]

Thank you. Is there a way to swap the thumbsticks outright? No change in the individual controls, but to make the left thumbstick right and the right thumbstick left?

[@SimHangerFS]

Just configure the bindings accordingly

[@eastofthegoodones.1391]

I used to be able to move the curser around in the cockpit and activate buttons and switches with the thumb sticks and also use the a button to activate any highlighted cockpit switch. Something has happened and now my Xbox controller doesn’t seem to allow me to do any of that. I don’t know what happened or how to get it back to the way it was. Any guidance would be helpful and appreciated.

[@tel7625]

Hi Do you have that Xbox assist for controller enabled, forgot the exact name but it’s under the assists in settings, just unsure if Im best disabling it with your sensitivity settings. Thanks

[@SimHangerFS]

Yes they should all be disabled.

[@karamplays9499]

Hi mark quick question pls reply asap. 1. Does standard edition of msfs 2020 have all planes for free? 2. Can i play msfs 2020 without an joystick and pc snd keyboard? 3. Can i play msfs 2020 with only xbox series x controller?

[@SimHangerFS]

1. It comes with circa 20 aircraft for free 2. You can use keyboard 3. Yes

[@karamplays9499]

@@SimHangerFS thanks for helping me out i was very confused! U earned a sub :)

[@karamplays9499]

@@SimHangerFS btw does standard edition have the 747 intercontinental for free and the a310? For free?

[@SimHangerFS]

@@karamplays9499 not sure, check the MS website for details.

[@karamplays9499]

@@SimHangerFS I did and they say the 747 is free

[@Pindi44]

My XboxS controllers left stick has stopped working as throttle and roll. Otherwise it works, eg to move the cursor. Any ideas please?

[@JimHolding-k6f]

Sorry if I missed it, but is there a way to change throttle increments? When I press A the throttle barely moves same for pressing B for decreasing, it makes formation flying impossible :(

[@EyeCanShootFL]

Was this profile shared on steam? :) So we can download and use it?

[@SimHangerFS]

Profiles are not transferable (cloud based) unfortunately. You'll need to copy it.

[@bobceytb2615]

Somebody help, I already watched a video and I tried, but I can’t bind the Speed brakes to My controller. Why? Pls helo

[@beauthompson5338]

hi mark I have a question on RT id that 20 or -20 if I do minus the graph looks odd?

[@SimHangerFS]

Adjust both positive and negative axis into the minus range.

[@tel7625]

I’m still confused, lol. Did you ever work it out should both extremity for left and right triggers be like in the video or both set to -20. I would love to use these settings but he seems to rush over some parts.

[@tel7625]

Are these also good for airliners like the a320, Thanks

[@SimHangerFS]

They work, but not ideal

[@tel7625]

@@SimHangerFS Thanks, got to be better than the default.

[@istvansoos1055]

Hi! Very useful video, thx! I am flying rc modells where the right stick is aileron, elevator, left stick is Throttle and rudder. Is it possible to configure the analog josticks to work on this way? I yes, how? Thx!

[@SimHangerFS]

Yes, go to control options and manually change the config for the controller.

[@GiovanniLavallee-dr5ql]

Mine do3snt even say controller next to mouse it’s connected to 😢

[@scottydogg278]

Your accent sounds very familiar :P

[@SimHangerFS]

Zimbabwe….😀

[@scottydogg278]

@@SimHangerFS ah nice - I’m a South African :)

[@alexdavies8612]

Hello ..Im just getting started with this game..I'm wondering how can I fix the view when in cockpit view... when I pull down and up to control the yoke with the Xbox controller my view is also changing so when I want to climb altitude I end up looking at the floor?...how can I fix this

[@SimHangerFS]

Use the other joystick and not in drone mode

[@primoroy]

How to avoid uncontrolled barrel rolls 101! 😂😜

[@tel7625]

Just using your setting is the extremity dead zone for the right trigger -20% ?

[@tel7625]

I notice left trigger you have +20% extremity and for right trigger you have it at -20%

[@MrDcrules]

When I try to change a trim setting, it doesn’t seem to allow me to change 2 commands in one column. It only allows one button in each column. Suggestions? Any suggestions on trim settings for the Xbox controller? Thx

[@SimHangerFS]

Set these to a button ideally not an axis.

[@Danny_On_Wheels44]

For some reason it won't let me change my view position, it just does not respond.

[@SimHangerFS]

Check your cockpit camera setting from the top toolbar…you need to be in pilot and freelook mode

[@Vlad-xo6qi]

Hi. i need help. i want the yoke to go to initial position when the controller joystick goes to initial position. how can i do that? now it steers on little by little and i also have to put it back to neutral

[@SimHangerFS]

Watch my video on sensitivity settings and dead zones in my “how to’’ series/playlist on my KZbin channel page.

[@-FreeMiner-]

I want to turn my aircraft left I go turn left then I turn right on xbox trued for 2 hours to change it honestly see why xboxes get smashed to bits man go turn right I go left I go turn left I go right

[@riflemusket]

SimHanger/Mark: do you have a preferred joystick/throttle/yoke peripheral for MSFS on the Xbox?

[@SimHangerFS]

VelocityOne Flight yoke and throttle. 👍

[@riflemusket]

@@SimHangerFS rather expensive. I’m sure it’s worth the money.

[@randymccoy7759]

I hope you can help me. I have Xbox version msgs. I can’t interact with dashboard components. Altimeter and other switches turn blue but when I click on the they turn yellow and won’t allow me to make settings. Really frustrating can’t find the answer anywhere.

[@SimHangerFS]

Check your controller is updated.

[@elninoson5282]

Do I need a mouse to play flight sim even on the console itself? Can't seem to get through menu with just controller

[@SimHangerFS]

No you don’t, but it is so much easier with a mouse. 👍

[@ELPaso1990TX]

Can you use any wireless keyboard and mouse with Xbox?

[@SimHangerFS]

Most are compatible..I use a cheap Logitech set.

[@vespa2901]

does anyone know how to use DJI controller 2 on this game?

[@jacquelynelmore3282]

Hi Guys, just a question. I have thought about buying this sim for a long time now and just recently subscribed to Xbox game pass. There is a Beta version available to play so I downloaded it onto my Xbox. It kind of gives you the experience but I do think that as its part of the game pass package they are not going to give you the full experience, am I right? I have very quickly realised that an Xbox One is not a good enough tool to play this Sim so I have purchased an Xbox series X to use. Most of the games that I have beaten (Red Dead Redemption / Ghost Recon Breakpoint / Ghost Recon Wildlands) have been played on a 60" TV screen but I am quickly realising that a new Tv / Monitor would be better, what do you think and what would you recommend for best viewing. I can appreciate that there are some very knowledgeable people playing this Sim so as I'm quite an old Lady for this (68) LOL, please could I ask that you keep the replies simple X

[@SimHangerFS]

For the full package you need the premium deluxe upgrade. (Additional cost). X Box series X is a great choice. Suggest 30-32’’ 4K monitor for best resolution, but same size with 2560 x 1440p resolution would be great also. TV is not a bad choice especially if it is UHD.

[@jacquelynelmore3282]

@@SimHangerFS Hi Thanks for your reply. Can you tell me what is the difference between standard and deluxe editions?, is it just the amount of stuff that is available to fly etc?. I cant seem to find the deluxe version available on disc, only downloadable codes. I don't want to download the game as i have done that before , the problem was there was some issues with Xbox crashing etc and i lost the lot and couldn't get any of it back, so a disc is the way forward for me, at least if it crashes etc i can re download it . If its a download it gets lost in space, if its adisc you have full controll over re downloading it, anyway whats the difference betwen them?, thank you

[@SimHangerFS]

@@jacquelynelmore3282 hi, the difference is the number of aircraft etc. only standard version is available on disc. You could get it via game pass?

[@jacquelynelmore3282]

@@SimHangerFS yup, when i subscribed to game pass there is a download of flight sim on there, also loads of other games as well, FIFA / Forza / call of duty etc etc but i have to say the flight sim is a BETA version so would indicate that its not fully finished yet an example being that when you follow your instructions for start up to the 747, yes everything goes ok, engines, pushback etc but then all of a sudden the throttle controls seize up and the plane carries on going backwards, really unstable, that's why its on game pass because its just a taster really, the purchased game has to be better. I think the standard version will be ok for me, if i want more planes i can buy them online plus the weather etc.

[@SimHangerFS]

@@jacquelynelmore3282 on game pass you purchase the standard version only. Upgrade to deluxe and deluxe premium can be done in sim. There is a beta out for sim update 10….avoid this option. Releasing 24 August.

[@m3bfx]

What xbox controller do I need to control the Drone camera, with what wireless adaptor ?? for PC ONLY

[@SimHangerFS]

Recommend an Xbox for PC controller. That’s what I use.

[@m3bfx]

@@SimHangerFS thanks but is it a Xbox one or Xbox 360 ? Many thanks again

[@SimHangerFS]

@@m3bfx there is a separate controller for PC … look for Microsoft Xbox controller for PC

[@Coolpilot360]

Simhanger will the velocity one be out by christmas?

[@SimHangerFS]

We should find out next week 👍

[@Coolpilot360]

Thank you!

[@Noelhnieves]

NO VIEW OF THE CONRTOLLER AS YOU DO IT....

[@77flyer]

Do u know the issue with msfs2020 not saving my settings? Just did all of them and is not saving. Is a new fresh sim installation

[@SimHangerFS]

No, I don’t have this issue. I’m not on the Beta for SU10